# Things To Do In Stratford, TK This Weekend | May 8-10, 2026 | AllEvents

- **Subtitle**: Stratford, Taranaki is a city full of experiences, activities and events. Explore some of the best things to do in Stratford, Taranaki this weekend and make your Friday, Saturday and Sunday full of fun and excitement.
- **Category**: Weekend
- **Display Name**: Events this weekend
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Weekends become special if you know how to make the most out of it. There are a lot of fun things to do and events in [CITY] this weekend for you to explore.

Make your weekends memorable. Check out all upcoming weekend events in [CITY].

## Weekend Events in Stratford

- **Event Name**: 🎸🍽 BAND & BUFFET NIGHT – THE REPLICANTS 🍽🎸
  - **Description**: Enjoy a great Club night with fantastic food and live music!

🍴 Buffet Dinner from 5.00pm
🎶 Live Band from 7.30pm – The Replicants
💲 $28 per head – Eat all you want

The Replicants are a well‑known NZ covers band delivering a fun, high‑energy mix of popul
  - **Interested Audience**:
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  - **Date**: Fri May 08 2026 at 07:00 am (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/stratford/band-and-buffet-night-the-replicants/200029954725850
  - **Venue**: 43 Caledonia Street, Hawera, New Zealand 4610
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, live-music
- **Event Name**: Bird ID Workshop
  - **Description**: What manu (birds) will you see? Join our experts from Towards Predator Free Taranaki, Taranaki Regional Council for a fun, easy walk in the park and get tips on how to identify our native birds. Suitable for all ages – bring the family for a fun afternoon
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  - **Date**: Sat May 09 2026 at 05:00 am (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/stratford/bird-id-workshop/200029683813510
  - **Venue**: Naumai Park
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  - **Categories**: workshops, sports
- **Event Name**: Kids Disco Dance
  - **Description**: NEW DATE - FRIDAY 8TH MAY

Come along to our disco dance party!! Open to all primary aged children
Pre-schoolers welcome to the 6-7pm session if they are accompanied by an adult

Friday 8th May
Years 0-4 - 6.00-7.00pm
Years 5-8 - 7.15-8.30pm
Held in Te Mu
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  - **Date**: Fri May 08 2026 at 08:00 am – Fri May 08 2026 at 10:30 am (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/stratford/kids-disco-dance/200029871604409
  - **Venue**: Norfolk School
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  - **Categories**: kids, parties, entertainment, art, fine-arts, charities
- **Event Name**: MAD MAY MADNESS 2026
  - **Description**: YES ITS FINALLY BACK!! Get Mad!!! Get Loud!! Get Here!!

After the first ever Mad May event back a few years ago , we have done some improvements!
This day was basically designed so all competitors  fast or slow could win prizes
You never won anything? oh
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  - **Date**: Fri May 08 2026 at 10:00 pm (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/stratford/mad-may-madness-2026/200028468884434
  - **Venue**: 5 Manganui Road Midhirst
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- **Event Name**: Rotokare Pest Monitoring - Full Sanctuary Tracking Cards IN
  - **Description**: Have you ever wanted to come to Rotokare to get involved with key conservation work?  We need YOU this weekend!

Biosecurity is one of the most important things we do at Rotokare ensuring the reserve remains pest free and safe for our native wildlife. We
  - **Date**: Sat May 09 2026 at 10:45 pm – Sun May 10 2026 at 02:30 am (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/stratford/rotokare-pest-monitoring-full-sanctuary-tracking-cards-in/200029972358648
  - **Venue**: Rotokare Scenic Reserve Trust
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- **Event Name**: Taranaki Welsh Pony and Cob Group- Foal and Youngstock Show
  - **Description**: In hand Sires Rating Show for all registered Welsh Pony and Cobs, foals, yearlings and 2&3yo's. Once the Sires Rating has finished we will have youngstock in hand classes for other breeds including adult classes
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  - **Date**: Sat May 09 2026 at 12:00 am (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/stratford/taranaki-welsh-pony-and-cob-group-foal-and-youngstock-show/200029670403702
  - **Venue**: Stratford A & P Showgrounds
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## Trending Events in Stratford

- **Event Name**: Taranaki Airs v Wellington Saints
  - **Description**: The Taranaki Airs make history with their first-ever home game at TSB Hub in Hāwera, hosting the powerhouse Wellington Saints in a matchup loaded with intensity, pride, and regional significance. 

This landmark event brings top-tier NBL basketball to Sou
  - **Venue**: TSB Hub
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- **Event Name**: A Night Under The Stars
  - **Description**: Central Taranaki Young Farmers are proud to present the Taranaki Young Farmers Ball 2026 
💫 A NIGHT UNDER THE STARS. 💫
📅 Saturday 23rd May
⏰ 7PM onwards
📍 Toko Community Hall
🎟 $50 per ticket https://www.youngfarmers.co.nz/event-a-night-under-the-stars-20
  - **Venue**: 1073 East Rd, Toko, Stratford 4392, New Zealand
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- **Event Name**: 🎸🍽 BAND & BUFFET NIGHT – THE REPLICANTS 🍽🎸
  - **Description**: Enjoy a great Club night with fantastic food and live music!

🍴 Buffet Dinner from 5.00pm
🎶 Live Band from 7.30pm – The Replicants
💲 $28 per head – Eat all you want

The Replicants are a well‑known NZ covers band delivering a fun, high‑energy mix of popul
  - **Venue**: 43 Caledonia Street, Hawera, New Zealand 4610
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- **Event Name**: Taranaki Airs v Canterbury Rams
  - **Description**: The Taranaki Airs return to TSB Hub in Hāwera for a blockbuster clash with the Canterbury Rams, bringing one of the league’s fiercest rivalries to South Taranaki. 

With the Rams’ physical, disciplined style meeting the Airs’ pace, flair, and home‑court e
  - **Venue**: TSB Hub
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- **Event Name**: Taranaki Airs v Otago Nuggets
  - **Description**: The Taranaki Airs light up TSB Hub in Hāwera once again, this time welcoming the Otago Nuggets for a high‑stakes showdown packed with intensity and momentum. 

 With South Taranaki fans turning the Hub into a wall of noise, the Airs will look to push the
  - **Venue**: TSB Hub
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- **Event Name**: NZ Young Farmers Reunion Taranaki
  - **Description**: For almost 100 years, young people in rural communities across New Zealand have benefitted from being part of New Zealand Young Farmers. To celebrate that legacy, former and current members are invited to come together for a NZ Young Farmers Reunion in St
  - **Venue**: Stratford War Memorial Hall
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- **Event Name**: Bird ID Workshop
  - **Description**: What manu (birds) will you see? Join our experts from Towards Predator Free Taranaki, Taranaki Regional Council for a fun, easy walk in the park and get tips on how to identify our native birds. Suitable for all ages – bring the family for a fun afternoon
  - **Venue**: Naumai Park
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- **Event Name**: Train Excursion to Show
  - **Description**: NEW MINI TOUR: Train Trip to Wellington Show
17th–18th May 2026

Join us for a scenic rail journey and a dazzling night out at the St James Theatre in Wellington to see & Juliet — a high-energy musical packed with electrifying choreography, stunning c
  - **Venue**: 5 Verona Place, Stratford, New Zealand
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- **Event Name**: Stratford A&P Showgrounds Photo Fundraiser
  - **Description**: ✨ Stratford A&P Showgrounds Photo Fundraiser ✨

I’m excited to be hosting a series of mini photo sessions to help raise funds for the Stratford A&P Showgrounds, supporting this awesome local community space.

📍 Location: Stratford A&P Showgrou
  - **Venue**: Stratford A&P Association
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Weekend events in Stratford?
  - **A:** 🎸🍽 BAND & BUFFET NIGHT – THE REPLICANTS 🍽🎸 (Fri May 08 2026 at 07:00 am at 43 Caledonia Street, Hawera, New Zealand 4610), Bird ID Workshop (Sat May 09 2026 at 05:00 am at Naumai Park), Kids Disco Dance (Fri May 08 2026 at 08:00 am at Norfolk School), MAD MAY MADNESS 2026 (Fri May 08 2026 at 10:00 pm at 5 Manganui Road Midhirst), Rotokare Pest Monitoring - Full Sanctuary Tracking Cards IN (Sat May 09 2026 at 10:45 pm at Rotokare Scenic Reserve Trust).
- **Q**: What Weekend events are happening in Stratford this weekend May 8–10, 2026?
  - **A:** Bird ID Workshop (Sat May 09 2026 at 05:00 am at Naumai Park), MAD MAY MADNESS 2026 (Fri May 08 2026 at 10:00 pm at 5 Manganui Road Midhirst), Rotokare Pest Monitoring - Full Sanctuary Tracking Cards IN (Sat May 09 2026 at 10:45 pm at Rotokare Scenic Reserve Trust), Taranaki Welsh Pony and Cob Group- Foal and Youngstock Show (Sat May 09 2026 at 12:00 am at Stratford A & P Showgrounds).
- **Q**: What Weekend events are happening in Stratford in May 2026?
  - **A:** 🎸🍽 BAND & BUFFET NIGHT – THE REPLICANTS 🍽🎸 (Fri May 08 2026 at 07:00 am at 43 Caledonia Street, Hawera, New Zealand 4610), Bird ID Workshop (Sat May 09 2026 at 05:00 am at Naumai Park), Kids Disco Dance (Fri May 08 2026 at 08:00 am at Norfolk School), MAD MAY MADNESS 2026 (Fri May 08 2026 at 10:00 pm at 5 Manganui Road Midhirst), Rotokare Pest Monitoring - Full Sanctuary Tracking Cards IN (Sat May 09 2026 at 10:45 pm at Rotokare Scenic Reserve Trust).
- **Q**: How can I find Weekend events in Stratford?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Weekend events in Stratford on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Weekend events in Stratford?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for Weekend events in Stratford?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Weekend events in Stratford include 43 Caledonia Street, Hawera, New Zealand 4610, Naumai Park, Norfolk School.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Weekend events in Stratford?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Weekend events in Stratford include South Taranaki Club, The Friends of Hawera Parks Inc., Norfolk Home and School.
- **Q**: Are there any online Weekend events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Weekend events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new Weekend events in Stratford?
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